1971- 1976

1971 re-learning rest - having given in to busyness, the reason why almost 11 months have passed since i've listed. that's not to say that I have't recognized gifts, but it's telling that the time it takes to type and list these things has been low priority. this week of "spring break" and cutting down from 50+ hours of work/week to just 18 feels like life again. it's that rest that God talks about in genesis on the seventh day when rest isn't the 24-hours of laziness that we tend to think rest should mean, but its an intentional time taken out of the week, holy, distinct from the other days, different in that God sat on His throne when He rested and managed all of his creation. He took up the reigns and organized and prioritized and took authority over His life. and its what i've felt called to for quite a while now, and this week has been that gift that i have needed. praise Him. 1972 house-sitting. retreat. a home away from home. so much rest and safety and thinking space. and ferret company. 1973 a sunroof. 1974 coat-free, snow-free walks, blue skies, return of sun and all things happy 1975 dr. axe. i'm not joking. this man and his website has been a gift, wrapped all sparkly with a bow and a tag and my name on it. so many times the respite and clarity that i've needed. www.draxe.com FYI 1976 lent. the favorite time of every year. its raw and delicate and reveals the heart and it's humbling and ugly and i remember - i need Jesus. i can't do this by myself. i can't love people very well - from the secret attitudes of my heart to the very words that come from my mouth. i need the influence and perspective of this Man who loves unconditionally and fearlessly and without concern for self-preservation and self-promotion.